African Spoonbill - last light

[Chris van Rooyen]

I photographed this African Spoonbill with the very last rays of the sun. Dealing with the noise at ISO 2500 was a challenge, but I hope the end result is acceptable. All comments welcome as always:)

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:05:17 17:12:02
Shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 2500
Focal length: 700mm

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light and wing position. The edges around head and bill look a bit pixelated and I wish for more head turn toward you. At this high shutter speed you probably could have gotten away with ISO 800.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Chris,
I like the composition here, but it seems to be under exposed on the under side of your bird. There is also a yellowish brown overcast on the feathers...:cool:

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very pretty image taken in lovely lighting. I agree with all of the above. Thanks for sharing Chris.